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Metal  Ceilings, 

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Copyrighted  May,  1917 


MANUFACTURED  BY 


The  Edwards  Manufacturing  Co. 

Cincinnati,  Ohio,  U S.  A. 


NEW  YORK 
81-83  Fulton  Street 
SAN  FRANCISCO 
3 15-1 7-1 9 Monadnock  Bldg. 


PITTSBURGH,  PA. 
Oliver  Building 
DALLAS,  TEXAS 
1635-37-39  Pacific  Ave. 


Photographic  Birds  Eye  View  of  The  Edwards  Manufacturing  Co.,  Main  Factory. 


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Edwards  Metal  Ceilings  and  Walls 


Are 

Economical 

Ornamental 

Sanitary 

Permanent 

Fireproof 

Moistureproof 

Verminproof 


An  attractive  dining  room  covered  with  Edwards  metal 
ceiling  and  side  walls. 


JETAL  Ceilings  are  no  longer  a luxury — they  may  almost  be  said  to  be  a 
necessity.  Where  formerly  they  were  used  almost  exclusively  in  churches, 
stores,  halls  and  other  buildings,  they  are  now  also  extensively  used  in 
private  residences.  There  are  a number  of  excellent  reasons  for  this 
rapidly  growing  popularity.  From  every  viewpoint  the  metal  ceiling 
is  the  ideal  ceiling. 

In  the  first  place  it  is  unusually  attractive.  With  the  wide  variety  of  patterns, 
which  comprise  the  Edwards  line,  to  choose  from,  you  can  obtain  any  architectural 
effect  you  wish.  After  the  ceiling  is  erected — and  that,  with  the  aid  of  the  prac- 
cal  working  plans  which  we  furnish  free,  is  a very  easy  matter — it  requires  only  a 
coat  of  paint  of  any  desired  shade  to  give  you  a ceiling  which,  in  real  artistic 
beauty,  rivals  the  best  efforts 
of  the  most  skilled  decorator. 

Nor  do  the  advantages  of  a metal 
ceiling  end  with  its  beauty  and 
attractiveness.  It  is  economical, 
the  first  cost  being  slight,  and 
with  proper  care,  there  will  be 
no  subsequent  expense  for  re- 
pairs. It  is  the  most  sanitary 
and  easiest  to  keep  clean  of 
any  ceiling,  is  absolutely  fire, 
moisture  and  verminproof, 
makes  the  room  cool  in  sum- 
mer and  warm  in  winter  and 
there  is  absolutely  no  danger 
from  falling  plaster. 


Edwards  Gothic  Ceiling  and  Side  Walls  as  applied  to 


In  addition  to  being  highly  ornamental 
and  attractive,  the  Edwards  Metal  Ceiling 
and  Side  Walls  possess  many  characteristics 
of  a decidedly  utilitarian  nature,  which  alone 
woidd  seem  quite  sufficient  to  justify  their 
slight  increase  in  cost  over  lath  and  plaster. 

Closely  joined  so  as  to  make  them  easy 
and  economical  to  install,  they  present  an 
almost  airtight  surface  and,  being  incom- 
bustible, they  tend  to  greatly  protect  floors 
and  woodwork  in  case  of  fire.  Many  times, 
by  preventing  the  spread  of  flames  until  the 
arrival  of  the  fire  department,  they  have  saved 

Metal  Ceiling  and  Side  Wall  Design — Espec- 

ially  adapted  for  reception  halls,  dining  buildings  from  destruction.  Being  of  light 

rooms,  parlors,  etc.  weight,  they  reduce  to  a minimum  the  strain 

upon  trusses  and  joists.  They  neither  crack  or  fall  as  plaster  so  often  does,  nor 
do  they  shrink  and  dry  out  like  wood.  They  do  not  hold  disease  germs  or  ver' 
min  and  can  easily  be  cleaned  with  sponge  and  water. 

The  metal  ceiling  has  come  to  stay — of  that  you  may  be  assured.  It  has 
every  good  feature  of  the  best  lath  and  plaster  ceiling,  and  in  addition  it  has 
numerous  advantages  which  are  exclusively  its  own.  You  will  make  no  mistake 
by  deciding  to  use  Edwards  Metal  Ceilings  in  any  kind  of  a building  and  you 
will  have  the  added  satisfaction  of  knowing 
that  you  have  a ceiling  which  can  not  be 
surpassed  in  beauty,  which  will  enhance  the 
attractiveness  of  any  room,  large  or  small 
which  is  permanently  fire  and  moistureproof 
and  which  will  increase  the  value  of  your 
property. 

All  of  Edwards  Metal  Ceiling  and  Side 
Wall  Sheets  and  Plates  are  stamped  from 
the  best  quality  of  steel  and,  in  applying, 
fit  each  other  perfectly.  No  special  tools  are 
required  to  apply  them. 


Metal  Ceilings  are  Fireproof, 


Metal  Ceilings  are  Sanitary, 


Metal  Ceiling  and  Side  Wall  Design — 
For  bath  room. 


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Architects  and  Owners  Praise  Edwards 
Metal  Ceilings 

These  letters  speak  for  themselves. 


Cullman,  Ala. 

The  Edwards  Mfg.  Co., 

Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Gentlemen: — 

We  wish  to  say  that  your 
Metal  Ceiling  is  very  satisfactory 
and  we  recommend  it  very  highly 
to  every  builder  who  wants  the 
best  results.  In  fact  we  can  not 
praise  your  Metal  Ceilings  too 
highly.  The  design  along  the 
beams  of  the  ceiling  gives  a most 
desirable  effect,  as  you  see. 

We  have  had  very  many  com- 
pliments on  our  new  store  and  the 
beautiful  ceiling.  This  store  is  one 

of  the  most  complete  in  the  South, and  your  ceiling  certainly  does  its  part. 

Yours  very  truly, 

J.  R.  GRIFFIN. 


Interior  of  the  J.  R.  Griffin  Clothing  Store.  Cullman,  Ala., 
showing  an  Edwards  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling.  Note 
the  beautiful  beam  effect 


The  Edwards  Mfg.  Co., 


Gadsden,  Ala. 
Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


Gentlemen 


We  have  recently  purchased  a 
Metal  Ceiling  from  your  Company, 
for  our  new  jewelry  store,  and  same 
adds  very  much  to  the  appearance 
of  the  room.  The  ceiling  has  been 
admired  very  much  by  many  of  our 
best  customers,  and  we  are  glad 
we  added  this  kind  of  ceiling  when 
making  the  improvements  for  our 
new  store. 

We  are  sending  photograph  of 
our  store,  which  you  may  use  if  you 
so  desire. 

Thanking  you  for  your  kind 
favors  and  the  kindly  interest  you 
manifested  in  our  new  store,  we  are, 
Very  truly  yours, 

C.  F.  CROSS  & BRO. 


Kdwards  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling  in  the  Jewelry  and  Stationery 
Store  of  C.  F.  Cross  & Bro.,  Gadsden,  Ala. 


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Edwards  Metal  Ceilings 

Used  for  Interior  Finish  in  Stores,  Residences  and  Churches. 


Marion,  Ala. 
The  Edwards  Mfg.  Co., 
Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
Gentlemen : 

We  bought  from  you  and 
placed  in  our  new  bank  building 
erected  last  fall,  your  Colonial 
Metal  Ceiling  Design  No.  2038, 
It  is  a very  handsome  ceiling 
and  we  are  very  proud  of  the 
selection.  The  joints  are  in- 
visible. The  additional  cost  be- 
tween this  ceiling  and  a cheaper 
one  is  forgotten  when  we  think 
of  the  greater  beauty  of  it.  If 
this  statement  induces  anyone  to  buy  this  ceiling  from  you  we  are  sure  the  purchaser 
will  be  more  than  pleased  with  it. 


Interior  Marion  Central  Bank.  Marion.  Ala.  It  has  an 
Edwards  Metal  Ceiling.  The  design  is  Colonial  No.  203S. 


Marion  Central  Bank. 


Very  truly  yours, 

A.  F.  ARMSTRONG, 

President. 


Wardensville,  W.  Va. 

The  Edwards  Mfg.  Co. 

Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Gentlemen : 

I have  been  thinking  of  writing  you  for  a year  or  more  in  regard  to  my  experience 
in  putting  up  your  Metal  Ceilings  and  exterior  cornices.  I think  it  justly  due  you 
and  might  be  a benefit  to  you  in  some  way.  I have  been  handling  your  goods  for 
about  10  years  and  know  exactly  what  I am  talking  about. 

There  are  a good  many  people  who  have  old  plaster  ceilings  which  they  would 
like  to  replace  with  metal,  but  they  have  angles,  flues,  presses,  etc.,  and  they  think  it 
impossible  to  fit  such  shapes,  and  also,  if  it  were  possible,  it  would  be  at  a great  cost. 
Now  this  is  the  point  at  which  many  stop  and  drop  the  matter,  but  I wish  to  say  that 
this  is  a sad  mistake.  I have  put  up  Edwards  Ceilings  in  all  kinds  of  places,  and  they 
always  fit  perfectly  and  the  advance  in  cost  for  such  ceilings  is  not  worth  mentioning. 
In  fact,  the  Edwards  Manufacturing  Co.,  can  fit  any  shape  that  can  be  made. 

I have  just  completed  my  dining  room  ceiling,  using  your  French  Renaissance 
Design^No.  2120.  The  room  has  some  sharp  places  to  fit,  but  the  ceiling  went  up 
perfectly,  and  I am  well  pleased  with  it.  I can  say  of  a certainty,  from  the  past  ex" 
perience  with  your  goods,  that  no  one  need  hesitate  in  buying  any  kind  of  material 
which  you  handle,  for  it  will  do  the  desired  work  in  a neat  manner. 

If;>-ou  think  this  will  be  of  any  advantage  in  any  way  you  are  at  liberty  to  use 
it.  I am  no  hand  for  blowing  or  boasting,  but  this  is  real  truth  and  I think  I owe  it 
to  you. 

Yours  very  truly, 

BRANSON  SNIDER. 


Architect  and  Builder. 


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French  Renaissance 


DESIGN  No.  2128-A. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1728,  Filler  1766,  Cornice  1779. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $ 9.94  pei  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 10.24  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 10.73  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


French  Renaissance 


DESIGN  No.  2129. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1729,  Filler  1765,  Cornice  1778. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $ 9.48  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 25  “ 9.87  “ “ “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 10.63  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  offsquarejeet  required 
for  this  design. 


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Colonial 


DESIGN  No.  2028. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  2328,  Mold  2307,  Filler  1766,  Cornice  1843. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $10.49  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ 18  x 26  “ 11.16  “ 

“ 12  x 16  “ 12.29  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  9 inches,  add  1 ft.  10  inches  to  length  and  width  of  room 

to  allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  re- 
quired for  this  design. 


Gothic 


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DESIGN  No.  1973. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1673,  Mold  1678,  Filler  1689,  Cornice  1672. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $10.36  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 11.91  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 12.11  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  7 inches,  add  1 ft.  6 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room~to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


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Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1604,  Mold  1662,  Filler  1694,  Cornice  1792. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $10.18  per  100  Square  Feet. 

18  x 26  “ 10.79  “ 

“ « “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 11.67  “ “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  10  inches,  add  2 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


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DESIGN  No.  2111. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1611,  Mold  1793,  Filler  1694,  Cornice  1792. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $10.96  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 11.83  “ “ “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 14.19  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  10  inches,  add  2 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


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DESIGN  No.  2192. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1692,  Mold  1661,  Filler  1863,  Cornice  1647. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $10.70  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 11.04  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 11.92  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  7jkj  inches,  add  1 ft.  V" 1 2 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room 

to  allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


Modern 


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DESIGN  No.  1902. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1602,  Mold  1662,  Filler  1640,  Cornice  1646 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $ 9.74  per  100  Square  Feet 
“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 25  “ 10.28  “ “ “ “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 11.06  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  6 inches,  add  1 ft.  4 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 
allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


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Modern 


DESIGN  No.  1905-B. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1605,  Mold  1662,  Filler  1619,  Cornice  1644. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $ 9.94  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ 18  x 25  “ 10.48  “ 

“ “ 12  x 15  “ 11.26  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  01  ■>  inches,  add  1 ft  1 1 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 
allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  scpiare  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


Modern 


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DESIGN  No.  2112. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1612,  Cornice  1618. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet.  $ 9.21  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 25  “ 9.44  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 15  “ 10.08  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculting  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


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DESIGN  No.  2113. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1813,  Cornice  1648. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  810.08  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ 18  x 26  “ 10.73  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 11.97  “ “ “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  1 inches,  add  1 ft.  O inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 
allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


Modern 


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DESIGN  No.  2114. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1814,  Comice  1648. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $10.08  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 25  “ 10.73  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 11.97  “ “ “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


Modern 


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DESIGN  No.  2116. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1816,  Comice  1648. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  S10.08  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 1C. 73  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 16  “ 11.97  “ “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


Modern 


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DESIGN  No.  2123. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1623,  Comice  1648. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  S 9.21  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 9.44  “ 

“ “ “ “ “ 12  x 15  “ 10.08  “ “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design 


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Modern 


DESIGN  No.  2218. 


Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  1886,  Filler  1883,  Cornice  1846. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  $ 9.61  per  100  Square  Feet 

- « “ “ “ 18  x 26  “ 9.63  “ 

“ « * “ “ 12  x 16  “ 10.41  “ “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  4 inches,  add  1 ft.  0 inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


Modern 


DESIGN  No.  2215. 

Composed  of  Ceiling  Plates  2315,  Filler  1883,  Cornice  1812. 

List  Price  based  on  Room  20  x 60  feet,  S10.83  per  100  Square  Feet 

“ “ 18  x 25  “ 11.09  “ 

12  x 15  “ 12.05  “ 

Cornice  drops  on  wall  S inches,  add  1 ft.  S inches  to  length  and  width  of  room  to 

allow  for  cornice  and  variation,  before  calculating  the  number  of  square  feet  required 
for  this  design. 


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No.  2051 — Wainscot  Design. 


List  Price 
Height  per  lin.  ft. 


Rail, 

1791 

4 H in. 

7 He 

Plates, 

1789 

48 

in. 

40c 

Base, 

1790 

9 

in. 

12  He 

No.  2052 

Rail,  1791 
Plates,  1817 
Base,  1790 


Wainscot  Design. 

List  Price 
Height  per  lin.  ft. 

4 1 2 in.  7 1 oc 

48  in.  36c 

9 in.  12  He 





No.  2050 


Rail,  1772 
Plates,  1882 
Base,  1790 


Wainscot  Design. 

List  Price 
Height  per  lin.  ft. 

4'i  in.  7 1 2C 

48  in.  36c 

9 in.  12  J/£c 


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Hardesty  & Co.,  Florists,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
Edwards  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling  Design  No.  1965. 


Geo.  Golde  & Co.,  Men's  Furnishings,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
Edwards  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling  Design  No.  2135. 


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Chas.  A.  Smith  & Son,  Undertakers,  Newport,  Ky. 

Edwards  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling  Design  No.  2004,  Side  Wall  Design  No.  19X4. 


Page  30 


Sutthoff  Cafe,  Price  Hill,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Edwards  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling  Design  No.  2031,  Side  Wall  Design  No.  1942. 


Page  31 


DIRECTIONS  FOR  MEASURING 


First  take  the  actual  dimensions  of  the  room  in  feet  and  inches,  then  add  to 
each  dimension  twice  the  depth  of  the  Cornice  to  be  used.  Add  to  this  4 inches  for 
variation.  For  example,  take  a room  the  measurements  of  which  are  15  feet  0 inches 
by  39  feet  0 inches. 

If  your  cornice  extends  down  on  the  wall  12  inches,  add  24  inches  to  each  dimen- 
sion, and  then  add  4 inches  for  variation  to  each  dimension,  which  is  tabulated  as  follows: 


Size  of  room 15  ft.  0 in.  x 39  ft.  0 in. 

Cornice 2 “ 0 “ x 2 “ 0 “ 

For  variation 0 “ 4 “ x 0 “ 4 “ 


Total 17  ft.  4 in.  x 41  ft.  4 in. 


We  now  have  the  dimensions,  17  ft.  4 in.  x 41  ft.  4 in.;  multiplied,  gives  the 
actual  number  of  square  feet  of  metal  in  the  entire  ceiling,  cornice,  etc.,  namely,  716 
square  feet.  Do  not  deduct  for  openings  in  the  ceiling,  such  as  stairways,  skylights 
elevator  openings,  etc.,  unless  they  exceed  100  square  feet  each. 

The  deeper  the  cornice,  the  greater  the  cost  of  the  material.  The  selection 
of  its  depth  should  be  governed  by  the  height  of  the  ceiling.  For  a room  12  ft.  high 
the  depth  of  plate  must  be  considered  in  making  a selection  of  designs.  After  the 
selection  has  been  made  and  the  price  agreed  upon,  multiply  the  cost  of  the  metal 
by  the  square  feet  in  the  ceiling.  To  this  must  be  added  the  cost  of  labor  for  erecting. 


SPECIAL  NOTICE 


With  every  Pressed  Steel  Ceiling  sold  we  must  furnish  a drawing  showing  the 
arrangement  of  Metal,  also  a packing  slip  which  contains  an  itemized  list  of  all  material, 
together  with  catalog  number  and  size  of  each  piece;  the  Bill  of  Lading  shows  in  how 
many  crates  or  boxes  the  material  was  shipped,  therefore  the  first  thing  to  do  upon 
receipt  of  ceiling  material  is  to  see  that  you  have  the  proper  number  of  crates  and  boxes. 
The  contents  of  each  crate  should  be  inspected  anti  counted,  and  with  our  catalog 
and  drawing  to  guide  you,  check  off  the  items  on  packing  slip. 

All  our  ceiling  material  is  CHECKED  and  COUNTED  TWICE  before  leaving 
our  house,  but  should  any  mistake  or  shortage  exist  in  the  original  shipment,  we  will 
upon  being  notified,  make  correction;  provided,  however,  that  notice  is  given  BEFORE 
you  start  to  erect  ceiling.  The  next  step  will  be  to  thoroughly  examine  and  make 
yourself  familiar  with  the  arrangement  of  the  ceiling  as  shown  on  drawing.  This 
drawing  is  usually  drawn  to  a one  quarter  inch  scale;  that  is,  every  quarter  inch  on 
the  drawing  represents  a foot  of  the  actual  size  of  the  room.  This  drawing  is  always 
made  strictly  in  accordance  with  the  measurements  and  information  furnished  us; 
therefore,  should  there  be  a mistake  of  any  kind  in  this  drawing,  we  should  be  notified 
before  you  start  to  erect  ceiling. 

The  goods  shipped  will  cover  the  space  shown  on  drawing,  but  no  more.  If 
any  waste  is  caused  by  mis-cutting,  or  if  the  measurements  you  furnished  were  not 
correct  and  more  material  is  needed,  we  will  only  charge  for  same  at  pro  rata,  express 
or  freight  charges  added. 


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Directions  for  Applying. 

Always  begin  to  lay  off  ceiling  at  center  line  and  work  each  way  to  walls.  Strike 
chalk  lines  the  length  of  the  room  at  distances  shown  by  lines  on  working  plan  which 
indicate  the  centers  of  lapping  beads  on  the  plates  and  mouldings.  On  these  lines 
nail  xl  V inch  furring  strips.  Cut  cross  strips  to  fit  between  these  strips  and  place 
them  as  shown  by  lines  on  working  plan.  Nail  strips  in  angle  of  ceiling  and  wall  at  a 
distance  from  wall  equal  to  the  projection  of  the  cornice  to  receive  the  cornice  brackets. 
Si  rips  should  be  brought  to  a level  by  driving  wedges  between  the  strips  and  old  ceil- 
ing or  joists,  or  the  ceiling  will  present  an  uneven  appearance  when  finished. 

The  field  should  be  applied  first,  then  the  Cornice,  Mold,  and  last,  the  Filler. 
The  Filler  is  always  sent  1 or  2 inches  wider  than  the  dimensions  of  the  room  call  for, 
to  provide  for  any  unevenness  in  the  walls.  Place  the  bead  on  the  filler  so  as  to  cover 
the  flange  on  the  cornice  and  slip  the  other  side  of  filler  under  the  bead  on  the  mold, 
then  nail  the  mold  tight.  Use  a sharp  punch  for  making  nail  holes  where  there  are  more 
than  two  thicknesses  of  metal.  Ciose  or  swedge  with  a small,  dull  tool  any  joints 
which  may  not  have  lapped  tightly. 

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Furring  Strips  % x 1J/j  inch  Soft  Wood,  can  be  applied  over  Old  Plaster,  direct  to 

Joist  or  Wood  Ceiling. 

1 Construction  of  False  Beam. 

2 Brace  Form. 

3-4-5  Furring  Strips  For  Ceiling. 

(i  Cornice  Bracket. 

7 F urring  Strips  at  bottom  of  Cornice  or  Cove. 

8 Cove. 

9 Side  Wall. 

10  Construction  of  False  Beam. 

1 1 Showing  small  Cornice  at  the  top  of  large  Cove. 


